Public Service Authorities have their hands full serving their citizens. They provide electric, water, sewer, trash removal, etc. to thousands upon thousands. Everyone is in need and the need never stops. Everyone has an opinion on how things should operate, and if anything goes wrong, many people are inclined to offer a piece of their mind to these "authorities." Maybe I should be a little more patient the next time I call them to question an electric bill!

Jesus is our ultimate Public Service Authority. He not only serves the good people of Clark County, but all the people of planet earth. Some are inclined to put their faith and trust in Him. Others have no confidence in Him whatsoever. Regardless, He is consistent for everyone - waiting, watching, helping and caring non-stop. He offers everyone peace of mind.

I want to be a public servant like Jesus. I want to be better and better at serving the people of this world consistently and kindly. Like Jesus, I want to be able to give grace to all whether they trust in me 1000% or none at all. I resonate with what Paul said in Colossians 1:24-26, "Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness—the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people."

God's Word is so redeeming, so rewarding. It has made all the difference in my life. Jesus suffered to bring that Word to my life and instill it in my heart. I feel commissioned by God to do the same now for others. Service industries are not the easiest. Serving with Jesus, however, is totally and eternally worthwhile. I pray I will rejoice more like Paul did when I suffer while serving others.

Pastor Michael Brackett